Tour itinerary
Day 1. Ulaanbaatar
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, transfer to the hotel. City tour including Sukhbaatar square a central point of Ulaanbaatar, Zaisan hill with panoramic view of whole city and Gandan monastery, the largest monastery in the country. After lunch at the restaurant in UB will be excursion to the Natural history museum where the biggest dinosaur skeletons in the world and the fossilized skeletons of dinosaurs found in Gobi Desert are kept intact. Welcome dinner in one of the finest restaurants in UB. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2. Khustai National Park
Drive to Khustai National Park to see the Przewalski wild horses, recently re-introduced back to Mongolia. Visit the local information center for learn about the history of the last pure wild horses and the history of the area. Overnight in ger camp.
Day 3. Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dune
Drive to Elsen Tasarkhai sand dune, a unique area combining forest, Gobi sand dunes and rocky mountains. Excursion to Hugnu Khaan Mountain and sand dune on the steppe. Free time for hiking and walking in the near. Overnight in ger at tourist camp.
Day 4. Erdenezuu Monastery
Drive 80 km to Karakorum, ancient capital city of Great Mongolian Empire. Visit the oldest Monastery Erdene-Zuu built in 1586, with 108 stupas. Lunch at the tourist camp. Look around little town Karakorum and see historical towel on the hill. Overnight in ger at tourist camp.
Day 5. Tsenkher Hot Spa
Drive to Tsenkher soum, Arkhangai province. We will relax at the Tsenkher Hot Springs, where the water flows out of the ground at a sizzling 89 degrees Celsius. After Lunch visit to Yak breeder’s family and experience the traditional customs and lifestyle of local residents. Overnight in ger at tourist camp.
Day 6. Tuvkhun Monastery
Drive to the outstanding Tuvkhun Monastery, located at the peak of a remote, wooded mountain. After Lunch at the camp a short hike up the mountain about 2 km to the Tuvkhun monastery with an exquisitely peaceful view over the surrounding larch forest from an altitude of more the 2000 metres. Visit beauty scene and interesting cave around monastery. Overnight in ger at tourist camp.
Day 7. Ongi Monastery
Drive to the direction of south through the wide huge open land called Ongi steppe. Late afternoon arrival at camp. Visit the ruins of Ongi Monastery with interesting history. This monastery was built in the 18th century. Overnight in ger at tourist camp.
Day 8. Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
Drive to Bayanzag commonly known as Flaming cliffs named by Roy Chapman Andrew, an American explorer, who visited Mongolia in 1920s and discovered a complete nest of dinosaur eggs at the location turning it. The striking Bayanzag cliffs have dinosaur fossils, eggs and bones all over the place and neighbored by Saxual tree forests. Overnight in ger at tourist camp.
Day 9. Khongor Sand Dune
Drive to Khongor Sand Dune. These are Mongolia 's largest sand dunes, reaching a heights of approximately 800 meters and known locally as the “Singing Dunes”. Camel riding to the Khongor Sand Dunes. The two-humped Bactrian camels are very comfortable to ride as they walk slowly and gently. Overnight in ger at tourist camp.
Day 10. Visit Eagle Valley
Visit Yoliin Am (Eagle Valley) in National Park of Three Beauty Mountain for day trek and an opportunity to photograph the stunning landscape of Altai Mountain chain, Gobi Glacier and intriguing wildlife. Visit Gobi museum. Leisure hiking. Overnight in ger at tourist camp.
Day 11. Baga Gazriin Chuluu /Earth stone/
Drive to Baga Gazriin Chuluu /Earth stone/ little mountain of Middle Gobi. Excursion to Earth stone, a sacred rocky mountain, 1760m above sea level, and is famous for its unique rock formation and beautiful natural environment. Visit to Sum Huh Burd oasis in the Gobi with a small lake, which has an ancient stone fortress on an island in the center of the lake. The fortress, built in 16th century, has walls 1.5 meters thick and no roof. Overnight in ger at tourist camp.
Day 12. Ulaanbaatar
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. You will be taken to souvenir and cashmere shops before enjoying an evening concert of National Folklore. A farewell dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 13. Departure back Mongolia
Transfer to airport for return flight.
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| Tour includes: |
Tour excludes: |
2 nights in hotel
10 nights in ger at tourist camp
3 meals per day
All domestic transportation
All local entry fees
Horse ride trial
Camel ride trial
Visit Mongolia Team: Guide and drive |
International travel
Travel insurance
Alcoholic drinks
Personal items |
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